| Official Name: | Burera District |
| Settlement Type: | District |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Rwanda |
| Subdivision Type2: | Province |
| Subdivision Name2: | Northern |
| Seat Type: | Capital |
| Seat: | Rusarabuge |
| Area Total Km2: | 644.5 |
| Population As Of: | 2022 census |
| Population Footnotes: | [1] |
| Population Total: | 387729 |
| Population Urban: | 38442 |
| Population Rural: | 349287 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
Burera is a district (Akarere) in Northern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Cyeru.
The district lies in the northern part of Rwanda, adjacent to the Ugandan border, and between the cities of Ruhengeri and Byumba. It is home to Lakes Burera and Ruhondo, and the Virunga Lodge hotel, which lies between them, commanding views of the lakes and the nearby Virunga mountains, making it one of Rwanda's tourist spots. The district also contains the Cyanika border post, gateway to Kisoro and southwestern Uganda.
Burera district is known for its famous cancer hospital in Butaro sector and the only hospital in Burera district sponsored by Partners in Health.
Burera district is divided into 17 sectors (imirenge): Bungwe, Butaro, Cyanika, Cyeru, Gahunga, Gatebe, Gitovu, Kagogo, Kinoni, Kinyababa, Kivuye, Nemba, Rugarama, Rugendabari, Ruhunde, Rusarabuye and Rwerere.